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Effect of Subtle Energy Transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice on Mitochondrial DNA in Peripheral Blood Leukocytes
Sponsor: Sha Research Foundation
Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a subtle energy transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice works to improve mitochondrial DNA. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness practice improve mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes in adults? * Will this improvement of mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes be statistically significant? Researchers will compare the values of mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leucocytes at beginning of the mindfulness practices to the values at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months of practice group. Participants will: * have blood samples will drawn at accredited institutions and analyzed for Mitochondrial DNA content in Leucocytes upon entry into the study - Baseline time point; at 3-months time point, at six-months time point and at twelve-months time point. * All participants will complete the set of 3 questionnaires upon entry into the study - Baseline time point; at 3-months time point, at six-months time point and at twelve-months time point. * Practice the Mindfulness with Tao Calligraphy minimum 30 minutes daily.
Official title: Effect of Subtle Energy Transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice on Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in Peripheral Blood Leukocytes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-01-02
Completion Date
2031-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness practice with Tao Art (Calligraphy and Song Greatest Love)
During mindfulness practice with Tao Art (Calligraphy and Greatest Love Song), participants will repeatedly trace the lines of calligraphy with fingers while listening to, singing, or chanting with Tao Song. This enables them to achieve deep concentration, while maintaining fully alert state. The practice can be done in sitting or standing, depending on the health status and age and will last 30 minutes and is done daily for 12 months.
Locations (1)
Sha Research Foundation (BC Branch)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada